{"id":15618,"date":"2022-04-05T23:34:00","date_gmt":"2022-04-05T23:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ceramiccookwarehub.com\/?p=15618"},"modified":"2022-10-01T03:22:09","modified_gmt":"2022-10-01T03:22:09","slug":"do-ceramic-knives-break-easily","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ceramiccookwarehub.com\/do-ceramic-knives-break-easily\/","title":{"rendered":"Ceramic Knives Are Fragile [Here’s What Not To Do]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Every chef knows that a sharp and well-kept knife is an essential tool in any kitchen. With a solid blade, you can turn whole, fresh produce into a work of art. Ceramic knives are popular, but questions like “do ceramic knives break easily” are popping up about these knives. Here’s what to know…<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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Finding the best knife for your needs<\/a> can be overwhelming, especially with the many options available. You want to feel confident with your purchase \u2013 whether they will last and if they suit your style of cooking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do ceramic knives break easily? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Admittedly, yes<\/strong>, ceramic knives can break easily (if you let them). They are amazingly sharp and resist wear because of their incredible hardness. But with this hardness they are delicate, in the sense they are prone to chip or break easily.<\/strong> But you can make them last? Read on for how…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They are designed for fine slicing. They perform best under straight-line cutting, without torque or abrupt sideways movement. Made from zirconia (or zirconium dioxide), they are tough, but at the same time fragile when compared to a metal knife<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They retain sharpness for much longer than steel knives. Similar to ceramic kitchen scissors<\/a>, they are a useful addition in a home kitchen, even though they are ‘delicate’ — which may turn some cooks away. The following covers what to do so they last.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How fragile are ceramic knives?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The knife blades are not made from the same ceramic material as your ceramic bowls and plates. They are made with zirconium dioxide, also known as zirconium oxide or <\/strong>zirconia<\/strong><\/a>. <\/strong>Zirconia is second to diamond in strength. Forged at high temperatures, the blade is toughened. At the same time, being made of zirconia means ceramic blades are brittle and prone to chipping and breakage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are quite a few versions of zirconia, including:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n